During the stop the officer discovered that the car Ford was driving was not properly registered, the District Attorney's Office said, and Ford could not produce a driver's license.

Ford gave the officer a license under a false name, the office said. When Morrison was trying to confirm Ford's identity at his patrol car, Ford fled, and Morrison and his patrol dog, Baco, pursued. Baco stopped Ford inside Eastgate Basin Park, and Morrison called off the dog.

Then Ford produced a loaded gun and pointed it at Morrison. She tried to cock the weapon several times, the District Attorney's Office said. Morrison then shot Ford.

Responding authorities attempted immediate first aid, and medics were called. Ford was taken to Salem Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, the office said.

Ford was wanted on two outstanding felony warrants for second-degree burglary and possession of methamphetamine.

The Medical Examiner's Office determined Ford died from gunshot wounds to her head and chest.

The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by Oregon State Police and the Marion County District Attorney's office.